PLP Minor in Cybersecurity: LU3_Week 2

Privacy regulations describe sensitive information as any personal data or information that could potentially cause harm, damage, embarrassment, or discrimination to an individual if it is disclosed, accessed, or used without authorization.

A common data exfiltration definition is the theft or unauthorized removal or movement of any data from a device. Data exfiltration typically involves a cyber criminal stealing data from personal or corporate devices, such as computers and mobile phones, through various cyberattack methods.

An important thing to understand about how Azure RMS works, is that this data protection service from Azure Information Protection, does not see or store your data as part of the protection process.

This short video explains what data classification is and why you need to classify the data you store.

Data classification is the process of sorting data into relevant categories. You see them every time you open your computer or phone and navigate through folders such as Documents, Music and Pictures. In the context of business, you know that financial documents should not be mixed with, say, marketing campaigns; instead, they are kept separate in dedicated folders where the appropriate teams can find them easily. So data classification may seem simple. But what benefits does it offer?

Data loss prevention (DLP) keeps sensitive information from being leaked, lost, or otherwise mishandled. Learn how to use DLP to foster data security and comply with industry data regulations.